By earning this endorsement, you showcase your mastery of bridge welding standards, including material and design, fabrication, inspection, and qualification. This endorsement highlights your specialized skills, making you a key asset to organizations involved in bridge construction and maintenance. Enhance your professional standing and expand your career opportunities with the D1.5 endorsement.
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Most exam questions can be answered using the references listed below. Candidates can rely on their memory and experience, use the electronic copy provided on the testing computer, or bring their own bound printed copy of the documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the D1.5 Endorsement?
The D1.5 Endorsement is a specialized qualification for CWIs and SCWIs that focuses on the AWS D1.5 code covering bridge welding. It demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in specific subject areas such as material and design, fabrication, inspection, qualification, and reports and records.
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Who should pursue the D1.5 Endorsement?
Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) and Senior Certified Welding Inspectors (SCWIs) looking to enhance their credentials and specialize further in the field of bridge welding should consider pursuing the D1.5 Endorsement. Additionally, CWIs who need to recertify can do so by adding this endorsement to their certification.
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What are the prerequisites for obtaining the D1.5 Endorsement?
Candidates must hold a current CWI or SCWI certification. Familiarity with the AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code is also recommended before attempting the endorsement exam.
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How is the D1.5 Endorsement exam structured?
The open-book examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The content areas covered include qualification, fabrication, inspection, reports and records, and materials and design. Successful candidates must correctly answer at least 72% of the questions to pass the examination.
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How long is the D1.5 Endorsement valid, and how can it be renewed?
Endorsements do not expire as long as your CWI certification remains active and is renewed on schedule. Each time you renew your CWI certification, any endorsements you have earned will also be extended.